The La Jolla Shores Association was formed in 1966. Still active today, it is made up of volunteers who live, own property,
or own/operate a business in La Jolla, CA. The association was formed to protect the architectural and environmental character
of the La Jolla area, allowing it to maintain its "distinctive identity" as one of Southern California's coastal communities.
In 1967, the City Council adopted the La Jolla Community Plan which was written by local residents. Between 1971 and 1972
funds were authorized for city staff to work with the La Jolla Shores Association on issues such as housing, limitations on
development, parks, and beautification of the area; this partnership resulted in the creation of the La Jolla Shores Precise
Plan which was adopted by the San Diego City Council in November of 1972. The Planned District Ordinance (PDO) was then created
to implement the La Jolla Shores Precise Plan. The PDO was also responsible for the establishment of the La Jolla Shores
Planned District Advisory Board. Comprised of seven local residents appointed by the mayor, the board reviews all permit
applications and reports their findings to the City Planning Director.

In order to represent local interests, the La Jolla Shores Association collaborates with both local and state government agencies.
Monthly meetings are held to discuss issues such as the protection and preservation of the local environment, building permits,
transportation, local businesses, and other community issues. Meeting minutes are available on the Association's website.

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The
La Jolla Shores Association Records document the history of the association from 1926-1973, with the bulk of the materials created from 1964-1972. The entire
collection consists of paper materials such as correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes. The collection has been divided
into five series:
La Jolla Shores Association,
General Office Files,
Newspaper and Magazine Clippings,
Community Attitude Survey, and
Oversized Materials.

The
La Jolla Shores Association series documents the early years of the association. Records date from 1963-1973; some items are not dated. The series
includes a wide range of materials including La Jolla Shores Board of Directors correspondence; Planned District announcements,
questionnaires, ordinance, proposals, research, and studies; the Protective Association's correspondence, minutes, and statements;
and the La Jolla Shores Association by-laws and minutes. The series is divided into two sub-series:
La Jolla Shores Files and
Bound Files. All materials are organized alphabetically.

The
General Office Files document the individuals and organizations connected with the La Jolla Shores Association. Records in this collection date
from 1926-1973, with the bulk of the documents ranging from 1965-1972. This series constitutes the bulk of the collection
and includes reports, correspondence, newsletters, agendas, minutes, bulletins, and brochures from a multitude of individuals
and organizations. Organizations included in this collection are: American Viewpoint, Inc., or the Council for Citizenship
Education; C-3, or Citizens Coordinate for Century III; the California Roadside Council; Friends of the UCSD Library; as well
as various City and County of San Diego organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce and City Council. Also included
in this series are periodicals such as
Journal of San Diego History and
San Diego Magazine. The series has two sub-series:
Individuals and Organizations and
Periodicals. All materials are organized alphabetically.

The
Newspaper and Magazine Clippings date from 1964-1974. Included in this series are clippings from the
La Jolla-Light Journal; tourist brochures from around San Diego; articles about political trends, economics, and environmental concerns; news briefs
from the La Jolla Shores Association meetings; and materials about community development. There is no filing order.

The
Community Attitude Survey series is dated 1970. The survey was sponsored by the La Jolla Historical Society, La Jolla Shores Protective Association,
La Jollans, Inc., All Who Love La Jolla, and the La Jolla Town Council. It was printed in the July 23 issue of the
La Jolla Light-Journal, and passed out to residents at several locations around La Jolla. The survey consisted of five yes or no questions. There
is no filing order.

The
Oversized Materials series dates from 1969-1972; some items are not dated. Included in this series is an undated La Jolla Street Map. All materials
are organized alphabetically.